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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 253.33 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 253.33 and 104.91 is: 144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 253.33 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/253.33 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 253.33 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 26,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,576.85/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.76

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